Don't get too excited, but City Island phase 3 was going to be an office block I think, and it was to be built on the site of the 2 storey business which currently fronts onto the IRR next to the 20 storey block. Passed today, and the building has wire fencing round and a number of portacabins are now on site with yellow jacketed workmen on site.

Think this was a 10 storey proposal. I can't believe they would be starting construction on this site without us knowing something about it, but it certainly looks like something major is happening on the site.

Hmm... I'd like to be hopeful, but it could just as likely be essential maintenance on the earlier phases of City Island to stop them leaking or collapsing, as the build quality isn't fantastic!

It could also just as likely be preparation for demolishing that building and putting in a surface car park?

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Don't get too excited, but City Island phase 3 was going to be an office block I think, and it was to be built on the site of the 2 storey business which currently fronts onto the IRR next to the 20 storey block. Passed today, and the building has wire fencing round and a number of portacabins are now on site with yellow jacketed workmen on site.

Think this was a 10 storey proposal. I can't believe they would be starting construction on this site without us knowing something about it, but it certainly looks like something major is happening on the site.

Could it just be a case of demolishing the existing warehouse to avoid paying rates and maintenance for that building? Alternatively could it be a case of refurbishing that warehouse for a new tenant?

When you consider there are empty plots closer to the city centre such as Wellington Place, Whitehall Riverside, City Square House and now the former Tetley's site then I can personally see it being a while until an office is developed on that site. Still a new office would certainly be nice right next to the Inner Ring Road. Could a new office for YPN be a possibility (assuming the full closure and eventual redevelopment of the existing Yorkshire Post Newspapers site?)

Would be nice if it was that design. Would certainly lift the appearance of this side of the IRR. YP news building needs to go along with the monstrosity and embarrassment that is across the way, bridge point is it called? The derelict building?

What I meant was that City Square House is probably the most impressive project currently on the drawing board, waiting to start. If a significantly less exciting 10 storey block on the edge of the city centre generated this much excitement, just think what it would be like for a landmark project such as CSH.

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What I meant was that City Square House is probably the most impressive project currently on the drawing board, waiting to start. If a significantly less exciting 10 storey block on the edge of the city centre generated this much excitement, just think what it would be like for a landmark project such as CSH.

Oh right. I've still got my eyes set on the Minerva House redevelopment. I don't think it will ever happen now, but I'd love to see that proposal go forward. It really was in another league.

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Does anyone know what is happening at City Island which is requiring this scaffolding or if a once mooted third phase will ever be constructed between phase 2 and the Inner Ring Road on a site used for warehousing?

I know someone who lives in there and she says they're re-doing the pointing. Seems shocking that they're having to do this only 5ish years since it was built but I get the impression that corners were cut.

They've also been modifying the entrances to the building (apparently to make them wheelchair accessible, I think?). Both entrances closed and being worked on at once, which apparently means even those entering on foot are having to use the vehicular entrance. Seems like a right dog's breakfast.